A frontal character portrait of a Northern Gannet captured at Bempton Cliffs on July 2026. This image is the ultimate symbol of survival, struggle, and the raw power of nature. The composition creates a stark contrast between life and death: the piercing icy-blue eye represents the spark of life, while the solid black eye-a visual scar of successfully surviving the devastating Avian influenza outbreak - resembles the shadow of death. Yet, looking at them together, they fuse into a powerful testament to resilience and new beginnings.